Qualcomm Stadium Seating Chart, Pictures, Directions, and History - San Diego Chargers - ESPN Directions HISTORY: The second-oldest stadium in the NFL (only Lambeau Field, built in 1957, is older), Qualcomm has served as home to the Chargers from its first year in 1967 and the Padres since 1969, until the Padres moved into a new stadium in 2004. The former Jack Murphy Stadium, "The Murph," originally built to a capacity of 52,000 at a cost of $27 million, is notable for the ring of honor and banners of all 32 NFL teams. In 1997, Qualcomm was expanded by 11,500 seats, a club level, 37 new suites and a new west-end Jumbotron screen. With 19,000 parking spaces, Qualcomm's lot is the second-largest in the NFL. The expansion marked the second renovation at the stadium, the first coming in 1984. The stadium has hosted three Super Bowls -- XXII, XXXII and XXXVII.

-- Information from the San Diego Chargers media guide was used in this overview SEATING NOTES: The seats located in the first 8 rows of the Field Level section may potentially have an obstructed view. Lower View seating includes Rows 1 to 4. View and Endzone View seating includes Row A followed by Rows 5 to 26. End Zone View Sections 54 to 58, Rows 5 to 26, are alcohol-free family seating areas. All tickets not specified by section name by the seller may map to a less premium section. Tickets for this venue should not be listed by section number only. Kids: Anyone who stands 36 inches in height or children older than 2 years of age require a game ticket. General: Qualcomm Stadium is a smoke-free facility. Food in a small, plastic bag and factory-sealed plastic water bottles  half-liter or 17 ounces or less (limit two per person)  are allowed into the stadium. Bottles, cans, coolers and bags larger than 12x12x12 are prohibited from entering the stadium. All items are subject to search or may not be admitted.

Fans leaving the stadium before or during the game will not be allowed to re-enter. All purses and carried clothing are subject to search at the stadium entrances. There is no check-in area for coolers and other personal items. Enhanced security and search procedures at the gates will cause delays for fans entering the stadium. Fans should plan to arrive early. Address: Consult the Chargers team website for complete directions. Parking: The parking lot opens four hours prior to kickoff and closes two hours after the conclusion of the game. Tailgating remains one of the great traditions at Chargers games. See the team website for additional parking details. Transportation: Parking at Qualcomm Stadium can be expected to reach capacity two hours before kickoff. Consider taking public transportation. Qualcomm Stadium is accessible on the MTS Trolley's Green Line; purchase a $5 Day Pass at ticket vending machines before boarding. For more information on San Diego public transportation, visit the Metro Transit System website . SPONSORED HEADLINES Ranking the Best and Worst NFL Stadiums Logout Ranking the NFL's Best and Worst Stadiums (Click Right Arrow to Begin) Based on the entire game-day experience, what is the best stadium in the NFL?

Athlon ranks the 2013 stadiums based on home-field advantage, ammenities, game-day atmosphere, history and tradition, among other things. 31. Alameda County Coliseum (OAK) Opened: 1966 Capacity: 53,200 Record: 155-101-3 (Playoffs: 14-3) The Raiders have to share a stadium with a pro baseball team, which forces bizarre sight lines and seating configurations for football fans. There have been plenty of huge games and historic moments in this building but it is old and desperately needs an upgrade. Additionally, there may not be a more dangerous atmosphere in the NFL than The Black Hole — which is just the way the Raiders fans like it. 30. Qualcomm Stadium (SD) Opened: 1967 Capacity: 71.561 Record: 193-156-3 (Playoffs: 5-6) There is a reason the Chargers have threatened to leave the city many times. The on-going battle to keep the Bolts in San Diego hinges largely on the ability to build a new facility.

Qualcomm has seen some big moments as it has hosted Super Bowls and MLB All-Star games, but it is also in need of major renovations if not complete destruction. 29. Edward Jones Dome (STL) St. Louis Rams Opened: 1995 Capacity: 66,000 Record: 67-73 (Playoffs: 4-1) The Rams are trying to move out of this building for a reason — or, at the very least, force major upgrades. It was originally built as a convention center and has multiple seating configurations. There is a distinct lack of character or creativity in the building and it is why the Rams' new lease requires the facility to be upgraded significantly by 2015. Time Magazine voted EJD the seventh-worst major sports stadium in the US. 28. Mall of America Field (MIN) Opened: 1982 Capacity: 64,121 Record: 158-85 (Playoffs: 6-4) The crowd is great and the atmosphere for Vikings games is fantastic but the Metrodome is literally a dump.

As in, the roof caved in once because of heavy snow and the building’s condition has forced ownership to threaten to leave town multiple times. The Thunderdome is scheduled to be torn down in February and the Vikes will play in TCF Bank Stadium while a brand-new facility is constructed in the same location. 27. Sun Life Stadium (MIA) Opened: 1987 Capacity: 75,540 Record: 122-85 (Playoffs: 5-3) This building has hosted five Super Bowls and has seen some great times (mostly when No. 13 was playing). But the building itself has had six different names, has an atmosphere that is anything but electric and is in dire need of across the board upgrades. Not housing the Marlins any longer is a plus but otherwise, this is one of the worst places to watch a game in the NFL. 26.

EverBank Field (JAX) Opened: 1995 Capacity: 67,246 Record: 84-60 (Playoffs: 2-1) It can appear a little cheesy at times and the tarps are certainly an eyesore, but this building has some stuff going for it — especially, after the renovations. The home winning percentage is much better than expected for a team of this caliber and the new additions will add plenty of character. But for the time being, this is a building befitting a team that had the second pick in the draft in April. 25. Bank of America Stadium (CAR) Opened: 1996 Capacity: 73,778 Record: 67-69 (Playoffs: 2-1) The first building built on the backs of PSLs, Carolina’s home venue was considered by many as one of the most advanced in the league at the time of its construction. Which is why, 20 years later, the facility is in desperate need of upgrades because none have taken place since it opened in 1996. There are only four NFL stadiums that are older that have not received renovations.

24. LP Field (TEN) Opened: 1999 Capacity: 69,143 Record: 69-43 (Playoffs: 2-2) As someone who stares at LP Field from the couch in his living room, it is a nice building with some cool lines and architecture. The building is in great shape and located on the Cumberland River in the heart of downtown Nashville. However, the atmosphere is one of the worst in the league as the fans are one of the most fair weather groups in the NFL. There is no problem getting tickets as an opposing fan. 23. FirstEnergy Stadium (CLE) Opened: 1999 Capacity: 73,200 Record: 41-71 (Playoffs: 0-0) Located on the shore of Lake Erie is a bizarre confluence of passion, amenities, brutal weather and losing football. The building isn’t the nicest in the league but it’s much newer and more advanced than most. The location is solid but also creates difficult environment for fans and teams alike. The fans are committed despite having very little to be committed too for many years. 22.

Raymond James Stadium (TB) Opened: 1998 Capacity: 65,890 Record: 69-51 (Playoffs: 2-2) The giant pirate ship may be an attractive aspect to some but it looms as a large eyesore for others. The building is new enough and swanky enough to host Super Bowls and bid on NCAA championship games while also having one of the best playing surfaces in the league. But the atmosphere can be lacking and the character of the building overall is fairly plain and ordinary. The New Sombrero’s only signature feature is one that many fans disapprove of. 21. FedEx Field (WAS) Opened: 1997 Capacity: 85,000 Record: 64-63-1 (Playoffs: 1-1) A fairly non-descript building, FedEx Field is the largest stadium in the NFL. It is fairly straight forward and lacks true character, ranking 28th in the league on a Sports Illustrated “NFL Fan Value Experience.” Many fans long for old RFK Stadium and that is why there are already rumblings that a new stadium may be in the works.

This for a building not even 20 years old. 20. Ralph Wilson Stadium (BUF) Opened: 1973 Capacity: 73,079 Record: 175-132 (Playoffs: 9-1) The home winning percentage, particularly in the playoffs, is one of the best in the league over time and the crowd is as raucous and dedicated as any in the NFL. The area is nice as well, but the building itself needs to be upgraded across the board. This is why there will either be a massive $200 million renovation over the next two years or a major discussion about the possibility of a new waterfront facility. 19. Georgia Dome (ATL) Opened: 1992 Capacity: 71,228 Record: 101-67 (Playoffs: 3-2) When going well, the Falcons’ home stadium is as loud and rocking as any in the nation. It’s nice enough to host the Super Bowl multiple times but not up-to-date enough to keep owner Arthur Blank from trying to build a new building.

The Dome is massive and has a signature look from the outside but there is a reason a massive state-of-the-art facility is in the works for Atlanta. 18. Ford Field (DET) Opened: 2002 Capacity: 65,000 Record: 34-54 (Playoffs: 0-0) It’s a beautiful, relatively new building that was extremely unique when it opened in 2002. The site incorporated an old warehouse that impacted where luxury suites and lounges were placed on both sidelines. Is it too big for a team that struggles to win consistently? Maybe so, but it’s an excellent building for a fan base that supports its team well despite the poor winning percentage. 17. Lincoln Financial Field (PHI) Opened: 2003 Capacity: 68,532 Record: 45-35 (Playoffs: 4-2) “The Linc” is a solid building with solid amenities and modern styling. And the fans are as intense as anywhere in the nation — sometimes, too intense.

But earlier this spring, the Eagles announced their home stadium would receive a major upgrade with $125 million worth of HD boards, seating expansion, new WiFi, upper deck bridges and improved facilities. Next year, Philadelphia’s home stadium will be higher on the list. 16. Candlestick Park (SF) Opened: 1960 Capacity: 69,732 Record: 200-122-2 (Playoffs: 18-7) It’s one of the most historic and tradition-rich buildings in NFL history. It has hosted some of the biggest moments in NFL history and has a passionate and dedicated fan base. However, the 53-year-old building is in dire need of an upgrade so the 49ers and the city of San Francisco have agreed to relocate to brand new Levi’s Stadium in 2014. The new building — aka, “The Field of Jeans” — will cost $1.2 billion and will be the most state-of-the-art facility in the league. 15.

Paul Brown Stadium (CIN) Opened: 2000 Capacity: 65,535 Record: 52-51 (Playoffs: 0-2) “The Jungle” has one of the best names in the NFL, getting its moniker from legendary Ohioan and Bengals founder Paul Brown. After some issues with the playing surface, the Bengals upgraded to field turf and PBS became one of the more underrated and pleasant venues to watch a game (for Bengals fans, at least). The $455 million building is located next to the Reds stadium on The Ohio River and is one of just two (Lambeau Field) with underground piping that heats the playing surface. 14. M&T Bank Stadium (BAL) Opened: 1998 Capacity: 71,008 Record: 87-33 (Playoffs: 3-2) Located immediately adjacent to Camden Yards, “The Bank” has been home to two Super Bowl champions since Baltimore welcomed the former Browns to town in the late 90s. The crowd is intense, passionate and very loud, giving the Ravens one of the best home-field winning percentages in the league.

It isn’t the fanciest, most technologically advanced or expensive — it has a modest $200 million price tag — but the five-level building has been consistently sending opposing teams home with disappointment for nearly two decades. 13. Sports Authority Field at Mile High (DEN) Opened: 2001 Capacity: 76,125 Record: 59-37 (Playoffs: 2-2) Replacing famed Mile High Stadium in 2001, the originally named Invesco Field sits on the edge of the Rocky Mountains in the Sun Valley area of Denver. Broncos fans are among the best in the league and have proven it by selling out every game this building has ever hosted. It has excellent amenities and cost roughly $400 million to build. The open air and inclement weather one mile above sea level always make this place a brutal location for opposing teams. 12.

Mercedes-Benz Superdome (NO) Opened: 1975 Capacity: 73,208 Record: 141-148 (Playoffs: 5-3) It has had some rough patches — namely Hurricane Katrina and decades of horrible teams — but it has been transformed into one of the most revered and difficult to play in venues in the league. The home crowd is wild and intense as few cities have a connection with their team like New Orleans does with the Saints. Following Katrina, the building underwent extensive refurbishing and subsequent renovations a few years later at a total cost in excess of $500 million. It has hosted decades of Sugar Bowls and numerous Super Bowls but will always be the home of Who Dat nation. 11. MetLife Stadium (NYG/NYJ) Opened: 2010 Capacity: 82,566 Record: 15-9 (NFC 1-0), 14-10 (AFC 0-0) Across from The Old Meadowlands, the “New Meadowlands” is the only building to house two NFL franchises.

The $1.6 billion price tag makes it the most expensive construction project in NFL history. The 82,566 capacity makes it the biggest stadium in the league in terms of permanent seating (FedEx is bigger but not permanent). The bizarre aluminum exterior is covered in lights that can change color based on what is taking place inside. An interesting fact, the first row of seats is just 46 feet from the sidelines at the 50-yard line, making them the closest to the action anywhere in the NFL. It will host this year’s Super Bowl — the first outdoor Super Bowl in a Northern city in history. 10. Reliant Stadium (HOU) Opened: 2002 Capacity: 71,054 Record: 45-43 (Playoffs: 2-0) An underrated facility, Reliant Stadium has two different playing surfaces — both natural and artificial. The massive $352 million building was the first NFL stadium with a retractable roof and hosted Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004. It will host the Super Bowl again in 2017.

The construction and design of the building, both the interior and exterior, is open and transparent, giving it a unique combination of intimacy and expanse. The crowd is loud and passionate and, frankly, how many NFL stadiums are undefeated in the playoffs? 9. University of Phoenix Stadium (ARI) Opened: 2006 Capacity: 63,400 Record: 33-23 (Playoffs: 3-0) Few stadiums have the technological advancements of the home of the Cardinals. The entire playing field can slide through an opening outside of the building in order to expose the natural surface to direct sunlight. The unique metallic exterior and massive retractable roof make this one of the most well respected and unique stadiums among engineers worldwide. The $455 million building has hosted a Super Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl among other big events since opening. 8. Gillette Stadium (NE) Opened: 2002 Capacity: 68,756 Record: 73-15 (Playoffs: 10-3) Located roughly 30 minutes from downtown Boston, Gillette Stadium boasts one of the best home-field winning percentages in all of football.

Mostly this is due to names like Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, but the fairly new amenities and boisterous home crowd are a big part of the Patriots’ home success. The unique styling adds to the building’s character, as the “front door” features the signature lighthouse and bridge combination on one end of the stadium. 7. Heinz Field (PIT) Opened: 2001 Capacity: 65,050 Record: 70-25-1 (Playoffs: 7-3) Few stadiums connect, embody and represent the attitude of a franchise and city like Heinz Field. The view of the Ohio River, the yellow and black seating and local naming rights deliver a homely (to the home team, at least) atmosphere that Steeler Nation adores. The fans are some of the best in all of sports and they are what make this stadium one of the toughest places to play in the league. It’s not surprising that the Steelers have been able to win three out of every four games played here. 6.

Lucas Oil Stadium (IND) Opened: 2008 Capacity: 62,421 Record: 28-12 (Playoffs: 2-1) Known affectionately as “The Oil Drum” or “The House that Peyton Built,” the Colts’ home stadium is second to none when it comes to amenities and engineering. The massive angular brick and limestone façade, retractable roof and window wall are gorgeous and inviting. Super Bowls, Big Ten Championship Games and more have called Lucas Oil home. 5. Soldier Field (CHI) Photo By: Bill Smith Opened: 1924 Capacity: 61,500 Record: 193-131-1 (Playoffs: 7-7) The oldest stadium in the NFL is rich in history, tradition, prestige and pageantry. And the old school columns still offer a significant feel of yesteryear. The extensive renovations in 2003 have been met with mixed reviews as the upgrades made the experience inside the building more comfortable and accommodating.

However, the outside “UFO” look has turned some old-school fans off and keeps the building from being considered in the top 2-3. 4. Arrowhead Stadium (KC) Opened: 1972 Capacity: 76,416 Record: 180-136-1 (Playoffs: 2-4) Smooth contours, a passionate atmosphere and the sweet aromas of Kansas City BBQ make homes games at Arrowhead a sight to behold. Recent $375 million renovations in 2010 have upgraded the look and feel of the fifth largest building in the NFL, making it one of the best places to watch a game in the NFL. In October, the building set a Guinness World Record for loudest outdoor crowd at 137.5 decibels (later broken by No. 2 on this list). 3. AT&T Stadium (DAL) Photo By: James D.

Smith Opened: 2009 Capacity: 80,000 Record: 17-15 (Playoffs: 1-0) Everything is bigger in Texas and when it wants to be, the Cowboys’ home venue is the largest stadium in the NFL — it will grow to over 100,000 for special events. The jumbotron runs nearly the length of the field and is a one-of-a-kind spectacle. The interior design is also one-of-a-kind with field level box suites and tons of standing room. Sliding doors open on either end and over the roof to allow for better air flow. If size and expanse is the measuring stick, few stadiums in all of sports can match the enormity of the $1.15 billion building. 2. CenturyLink Field (SEA) Photo By: Corky Trewin Opened: 2002 Capacity: 67,000 Record: 59-29 (Playoffs: 5-1) Right now, there is no better home-field advantage in the NFL than “The Link.” The crowd is deafening and the shape and style is uniquely Pacific Northwest.

Toss in Seattle weather and you have a building that boasts one of the best home winning percentages in the league. The crowds are passionate and incredibly intense, making it nearly impossible for visitors to leave Seattle with a victory. 1. Lambeau Field (GB) Opened: 1957 Capacity: 80,750 Record: 194-108-4 (Playoffs: 14-4) There is no more hallowed ground in the NFL than the Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field. The single-tiered football cathedral is massive and homely all at the same time. Located in a quaint Midwestern neighborhood, Lambeau rises from the horizon like the pigskin palace that it is. With the spacious new end zone additions (pictured here), it became the third largest stadium in the NFL and made one of the louder buildings in the league even louder. Qualcomm Stadium - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN Print In the last five years, the NFL played its biggest game of the season in cold-weather locales such as New Jersey and Indianapolis, leaving warm-weather cities like San Diego, Miami and Los Angeles out in the cold.

NFL owners recently awarded the 2018 Super Bowl to another cold-weather location -- Minneapolis. And Atlanta, which recently broke ground on a new, $1.2 billion facility set to open in 2017, is in prime position to earn the 2019 Super Bowl. [+] Enlarge USA TODAY Sports San Diego, which last hosted a Super Bowl in 2003, used to be a regular in the warm-city rotation. The league's reasoning is simple: Reward those NFL cities for investing in new stadiums, while local governments in places like San Diego and Miami work to build enough momentum to get new projects completed. "I think a distinguishing factor, after hearing some discussion afterwards, was the stadium project and the effort they had to bring that stadium to completion," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, when asked why Minneapolis was awarded the 2018 Super Bowl. "The plans that they have for it and the commitment that community has demonstrated is a positive influence on several owners." San Diego, home to arguably America's best weather, has not hosted a Super Bowl since 2003.

And the league will not return to San Diego until antiquated Qualcomm Stadium is replaced with a new, state-of-the-art facility to serve as the home for the San Diego Chargers . Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue made that point clear speaking at a luncheon prior to the Super Bowl in San Diego over a decade ago. "I'm surprised that we are here this week," Tagliabue said. "If it weren't for [Chargers owner] Alex [Spanos] impressing upon the committee and upon the membership the importance of coming back here from his perspective, I don't think that San Diego would have been on the top of the list of most owners who were considering Super Bowl sites. So I don't think the outlook is promising. ... I think it's unlikely that there's going to be a Super Bowl in the immediate future in San Diego." With the recent election of a new mayor in Kevin Faulconer, the team's effort to build a facility appears headed in the right direction. The Chargers and the mayor's office are having regular conversations, with the hopes of a tentative plan for a new stadium emerging by the end of the year.

The team and the city would like to place a measure on the ballot for a county-wide vote by the November 2016 presidential election. The Chargers propose to build a roughly $1 billion facility that could seat as many as 70,000 for Super Bowls. Funding for the new stadium would include contributions from the Spanos family and the NFL, along with selling and developing 166 acres of city-owned property that Qualcomm Stadium sits on, and another 100 acres of city-owned property that houses the San Diego Sports Arena site, for the city's contribution. Selling off the parcels of land could generate the city's financial contribution to the project without raising taxes, along with creating new tax revenue from the development of the land. The Chargers propose that the facility be city-owned but privately run -- so the city would not be responsible for annual maintenance costs. The team has a development partner, Colony LLC out of Santa Monica, and also has interest in naming rights from a couple of multinational corporations. "There's still a long way to go," Chargers CEO A.G. Spanos said. "By no means are we any further along.

I would just say some of the issues that basically caused it to be a non-starter as an issue have sort of evaporated. Both sides are talking, both sides are working hard and both sides are optimistic." All options remain on the table, including building at a site downtown next to Petco Park -- home to Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres -- or at the Qualcomm site. With plans for an approved, expanded convention center being challenged in court, building a multi-use facility that could attract major events remains a possibility for the team. "What we're talking about is trying to create a multi-use facility -- something that can be used not just for 10 football games a year but can be part of the convention center and can host big, national conventions, Final Fours and Super Bowls, obviously," Spanos said. "So it sets up as a great venue to host those big-time type of events, especially in San Diego. We've got a great city. The airport is very close. Add in our great weather and you've got a very enticing bid." Mark Fabiani, special counsel to Chargers president Dean Spanos and the team's point person on the stadium issue, said building a facility that can attract Super Bowls is a priority.

"It's absolutely important," Fabiani said. "No. 1, even though for our needs, the stadium only should seat around 64,000, we understand that the stadium needs to be able to be expanded for Super Bowls. It's a huge selling point to the city, to be able to say you can have a Super Bowl if you build a new stadium. It's vitally important." Jim Steeg, a former NFL director of special events, was heavily involved in San Diego securing all three Super Bowls over a 15-year period. He said San Diego lost its ability to attract major events like the Super Bowl when civic-minded leaders and power brokers such as former newspaperman Herb Klein, businessmen Bob Payne and Leon Parma, and former mayor Susan Golding faded into the background. Steeg also pointed to the lack of stability at City Hall, with seven mayors in the last 10 years, as a reason San Diego could not generate enough momentum to build a stadium and therefore attract another Super Bowl. San Diego had become part of a rotation of warm-weather cities regularly competing for Super Bowls that included Miami, New Orleans and Arizona.

But with the success of MetLife Stadium hosting this year's Super Bowl, other cold-weather cities are interested in competing for the big game. "The idea of a rotation or anything like that is probably long gone," Steeg said. San Diego city council president Todd Gloria points to his city's efforts to win a bid to host the 2021 U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines as evidence it can still compete on a national stage. "We took some extraordinary steps to secure the U.S. Open for San Diego," Gloria said. "It's good in itself for what it will do for our economy, and the national exposure. So the city council gets that it's bigger than some bleachers and a field. "Also, it shows that professional sports want to be here. We do have a destination and a venue that people want to participate in, and that we can compete successfully against other cities, and win." Tags: Power Ranking Home-Field Advantage for Every NFL Team | Bleacher Report Power Ranking Home-Field Advantage for Every NFL Team Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Does Green Bay have the best home-field advantage?

19.7K 63 Comments Playing at home is a comfortable, familiar environment. The players have their own parking spaces and personal lockers, not to mention the hoards of ferocious fans making opponents uncomfortable as they fill the stadium with cheers and jeers. Also, no matter how long the journey—whether it is from Jacksonville to Tampa Bay, or New York City to Seattle—road teams have to expend time and energy to get to the game. Home records, point differentials and graphs, like this one from Sports Data LLC , can tell us some things about home-field advantage, but there are some intangible qualities in stadiums around the nation that make them notoriously tough places to play. Here are the power rankings for every NFL team's home-field advantage. 32. Jacksonville Jaguars, EverBank Field Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE The Jaguars have been bad for quite some time now and things do not look to be turning around anytime soon. Jacksonville has an 0-3 record at home, but have not really been winning games anywhere this year. Their minus-75 net points at home is by far an NFL-worst. 31. St.

Louis Rams, Edward Jones Dome David Welker/Getty Images Only four NFL teams have losing home records going back 30 years. Despite housing the “Greatest Show on Turf” from 1999-2001, the Rams are one of them. St. Louis is also one of the bottom three teams in terms of attendance this year, with 56,546 fans per game. It was hard to rank the Rams considering all three of their wins have come at Edward Jones Dome, but their long-term futility on home turf and negative net point total was enough to land them here. 30. Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Browns Stadium Matt Sullivan/Getty Images The Browns' 31 home wins in the last 10 years are second to last in the league, leading only to the Oakland Raiders. The Browns have the worst home record going back one decade (.378), two decades (.391) or even three (.453). The Browns’ fans haven’t had much to cheer about lately, but bruising rookie back Trent Richardson should get the Dawg Pound on their feet for years to come. 29.

Cincinnati Bengals, Paul Brown Stadium Tyler Barrick/Getty Images The Bengals have not been better than .500 at home since 2009. On top of that, the team ranked dead last in attendance last year despite the fact that they went to the playoffs. I guess the stripes aren't for everyone. 28. Miami Dolphins, Sun Life Stadium Chris Trotman/Getty Images The Dolphins are 2-1 this year at home, but over the past decade have only scored a net plus-11 points more at home than on the road—easily the league's worst differential. Miami is by far the worst at filling its stadium. Their 74.2 percent attendance rate is seven percent worse than the next closest team. The Fins need to find a way to get fans into Sun Life Stadium. 27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Raymond James Stadium J. Meric/Getty Images The only team worse than Miami in terms of attendance has been the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wide receiver Mike Williams recently commented on how the crowd makes a difference, saying to The Captain's Blog , You notice a difference. You start seeing offsides, people making mistakes on the other team. You notice a difference right away.

When they fill those stands up, we see it all the time. We’ve got to keep winning so we can pack the stadium. We’re basically trying to go out and do our job. We know if we get wins it will fill out the stadium. After a 3-5 season at home last year, the Bucs are 2-2 in 2012. 26. San Diego Chargers, Qualcomm Stadium Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE While Qualcomm Stadium has certainly rocked at times over the years, it has also seemed like a neutral site for a number of games. This is especially true when AFC West rivals come to town—most notably the Oakland Raiders. San Diego is a city of transplants. Tons of people call the city home because of the wonderful weather and there is also a large military population. The Chargers have posted a winning record at home since 2005. Could that change this year? 25. Carolina Panthers, Bank of America Stadium Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE The Panthers have a loyal fanbase, but they are not known for getting too loud.

Carolina has not had a whole lot to cheer about since going to the Super Bowl in 2004, but the human highlight reel, Cam Newton, looks like he can change that. The QB is currently suffering a sophomore slump, but is one of the best athletes in the league. The Panthers are 1-3 at home this season. 24. Detroit Lions, Ford Field Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE For the people of Detroit, the Lions are more than a football team. They are a symbol of the city itself and they show this through their passion for the team on game days. The team did go through their struggles in the past decade, including a 0-16 season, but the Lions have hit a new era of prosperity with the emergence of Matthew Stafford , Calvin Johnson and Ndamukong Suh. To their credit, the Lions have had more than twice the amount of wins at home (32) than on the road (15) from 2002-2011. 23.

Buffalo Bills, Ralph Wilson Stadium Rick Stewart/Getty Images The Bills have seen a huge swing in home attendance this year, moving up nearly 7,000 fans per game from 2011. However, the NFL's sixth-oldest stadium does not give the Bills an overwhelming advantage. The Bills have not had a winning record at home since 2005, but they have also toiled in obscurity for quite some time. Their 39 home wins in the last decade coming into the 2012 season was tied for fourth-worst in the AFC. 22. Dallas Cowboys, Cowboys Stadium Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE When Jerry Jones built Cowboys Stadium it came with some unintended consequences. The games are more of a social event than anything, and opposing team’s fans are able to take over the stadium. The Cowboys may be America’s team, but the circus tent of Cowboys Stadium has sapped away Dallas’ home-field advantage. According to the NY Daily News , the Cowboys sent an email out to season-ticket holders less than a week ago, begging them to cheer louder: When you see the video graphic playing on the video board, get on your feet and get LOUD!.

Together, we can make opposing teams dread coming to Cowboys Stadium. . . . If we all play our part, we can help give our Dallas Cowboys a true home-field advantage. At least you can go visit the Victoria’s Secret store at halftime though, right? 19. & 18. New York Jets and New York Giants, MetLife Stadium Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE MetLife Stadium is the only stadium in the league to house two teams, as both the Giants and Jets call the stadium home. The teams have very similar statistics at home. Since moving into the building last year the Jets are 8-5 while the Giants have a 7-5 record. The two New York franchises are No. 2 and No. 3 in attendance, with the Giants having the edge by less than 1,000 fans. New York is a tough town to play in, whether you're the home team or not. The fans will let the players hear it if they are playing poorly. However, the outdoor conditions can play to the team's favor later in the year against warmer-climate teams. 17.

Oakland Raiders, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE The Raiders have won just as many games at home as they have on the road in the past 10 seasons. Fans around the league have heard stories of “The Black Hole” and there are plenty of colorful fans in Oakland, but it has not done much for the team's winning percentage on home turf. Going back 20 years, Oakland has the league's third-worst home winning percentage at .475, and in the last decade, they are a miserable .390. Oakland is also among the bottom five teams in terms of attendance at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. 16. Arizona Cardinals, University of Phoenix Stadium Matt Kartozian-US PRESSWIRE The Cardinals had reeled off eight home wins in a row until losing to the Buffalo Bills earlier this season. The University of Phoenix Stadium is a state-of-the-art facility, boasting a retractable roof and the first retractable natural glass playing surface in the country. On Phoenix's hot summer days, they usually keep the roof closed, and the stadium rocks with noise.

The Cardinals have been fairly successful since moving to the stadium in 2006, even making the Super Bowl one year. Arizona is 9-4 over the last two seasons in the desert. 15. Houston Texans, Reliant Stadium Brett Davis-US PRESSWIRE The Texans were founded just a decade ago, but in recent years have been major playoff contenders. The team got their first playoff berth and win last year and are threatening to gain home-field advantage through the playoffs with their 6-1 record at the halfway mark of the season. Despite sharing the same division as Peyton Manning 's Colts for the better part of the last decade, the fresh-faced Texans franchise still managed 39 home wins since 2002. Home-field advantage could pay off big time for the Texans in the playoffs, as they could avoid traveling to colder, snowy climates. 11. Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Dome Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Georgia Dome is known for being loud and painted red during the Falcons' games. Head coach Mike Smith knows how important a loud dome with raucous fans can be. In an interview with the official Atlanta Falcons website , Smith said: Our home crowd has been a big part of the success that we've had.

It's really nice to go in there and know that we're probably good for one or two procedural penalties a game and hopefully it's in the most crucial time of the ball game. Our fans are very smart in terms of knowing when to cheer and when not to cheer. 3. Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank Stadium Evan Habeeb-US PRESSWIRE The Ravens have a home winning percentage of .771 since 2002, compared to a .415 mark on the road. The difference (.356) is the highest in the league. Also, during the John Harbaugh era, the Ravens have averaged a victory margin of 14.3 points. Baltimore is not traditionally this high on the list of home-field advantages, but its win percentage at home and passionate fans make them worthy of the No. 2 spot. Not to mention the Ravens are 4-0 this season at home with a plus-41 net point total. M&T Bank Stadium may not be the biggest or loudest stadium in the league, but the Ravens are very hard to beat at home. 2. Green Bay Packers, Lambeau Field Benny Sieu-US PRESSWIRE Lambeau Field is an NFL landmark.

It housed some of the league's greatest teams ever. Reggie White and Brett Favre played on the frozen tundra and Vince Lombardi used to roam the sidelines. A.J. Hawk addressed playing on the hallowed ground of Lambeau in an ESPN interview , saying: Lambeau, it's a college stadium, really. At Ohio State, they'd get 105,000 in there. In Green Bay, they make a lot of noise even though it's not as big. Everyone knows about Lambeau Field. The mystique, the great teams, the players. The Bart Starrs, the Ray Nitschkes—they live on through Lambeau. Chargers won't play in Los Angeles in 2016 - LA Times Chargers won't play in Los Angeles in 2016 Chargers won't play in Los Angeles in 2016 Gregory Bull / Associated Press The Chargers will play the 2016 season in San Diego at Qualcomm Stadium. The Chargers will play the 2016 season in San Diego at Qualcomm Stadium.

(Gregory Bull / Associated Press) Nathan Fenno and Sam Farmer Contact Reporters In another twist to their long flirtation with Los Angeles, the San Diego Chargers announced Friday they will not move here for the 2016 season and will redouble their efforts to reach a deal to remain in their hometown. Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos, disclosing his decision in an open letter to Chargers fans, said the team still had an agreement with the Rams to share their stadium in Inglewood, "but my focus is on San Diego." "This has been our home for 55 years, and I want to keep the team here and provide the world-class stadium experience you deserve," Spanos said. See the most-read stories in Sports this hour>> The announcement means Los Angeles will have one NFL team when the season opens this year. The Rams are expected to play the first three seasons in the Coliseum while a stadium is being built in Inglewood. The Chargers have until Jan. 15, 2017, to exercise a one-year option to move to L.A. The team can ask for the option to be extended one year if San Diego voters approve public financing for a stadium there.

Should the Chargers remain in San Diego, the Oakland Raiders have the right to share the Inglewood stadium. The NFL's return to Los Angeles Read more stories Spanos informed San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and County Supervisor Ron Roberts of his decision during a half-hour meeting Friday afternoon. "We appreciate Mr. Spanos' commitment to staying in San Diego for the 2016 season to work with the region on a stadium solution," Faulconer and Roberts said in a joint statement. "We … will be working with him and our negotiating team on a fair and viable plan to put before voters." Spanos echoed that sentiment: "I am committed to looking at this with a fresh perspective and new sense of possibility." San Diego has pushed to put a stadium initiative on the ballot this year to approve public money to go toward a $1.1-billion stadium at a Mission Valley site near the Chargers' current stadium. The Chargers had previously expressed concerns that voters wouldn't approve such a measure and that the city rushed an environmental impact report for the proposed project. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he is "very supportive" of the Chargers' decision.

"We look forward to partnering with the Chargers in Inglewood, but the decision, of course, is Dean's to make," said Rams owner Stan Kroenke. When NFL owners green-lighted the Rams to move to L.A. and build a stadium in Inglewood this month, they also provided incentives to the Chargers and Raiders to pursue stadiums in their home markets. The teams backed a rival stadium project in Carson for the last year, but the effort didn't attract widespread support among owners. As a consolation prize, owners pledged $100 million to each team toward new stadiums in their current cities. It's unclear whether the money would be a loan. The Chargers would also be able to use a $200-million construction loan from the league toward a new stadium. San Diego Chargers begin talks for new stadium comment SAN DIEGO -- Newly elected San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer and the San Diego Chargers have started the process of establishing a dialogue that both sides hope will ultimately lead to a new stadium project that keeps the team in the city.

In his first comments on the subject since taking office on March 3, Faulconer reaffirmed that he remains committed to keeping the Chargers in San Diego, but he said he will not do so at the taxpayers' expense. "The Chargers are incredibly important to the city and the region," Faulconer said. "I firmly believe that it's incumbent for everyone to work together. My main priority is going to be ensuring that any proposal that moves forward protects us as taxpayers here in San Diego. That will be my guiding principle. But I'm confident that we can achieve that." Although Faulconer has not had formal talks with the team, preliminary conversations involving the Chargers' stadium proposal have taken place between the mayor's office and representatives of the team. The Chargers have long sought a new home to replace Qualcomm Stadium, which was built in 1967. AP Photo/Ric Tapia "We're certainly going to be beginning the dialogue soon," Faulconer said. "Ultimately, it's one that I'm convinced that has to involve the greater San Diego community. And I look forward to playing a role in that.

"When you look at the success that Petco Park has had in the community, the opportunity for a new stadium has to be an entire package that makes sense for San Diego. That's my job as mayor." The mayor assigned his deputy chief of staff for policy, Jaymie Bradford, to serve as a point person for his office on the stadium project. Bradford worked on the stadium issue in the past on the city's behalf. Said Mark Fabiani, special counsel to Chargers president Dean Spanos, and the team's point person on the stadium issue: "We've been in close contact already with the mayor's office and are encouraged by the working relationship that has already been established." The Chargers propose to build a $800 million to $900 million, football-only facility downtown and to the east of Petco Park -- home of San Diego Padres -- that could seat as many as 70,000 for Super Bowls. Funding for the stadium would include contributions from the Spanos family and the NFL, along with selling and developing 166 acres of city-owned property that Qualcomm Stadium sits on, and another 100 acres of city-owned property that houses the San Diego Sports Arena, for the city's contribution.

Selling off the parcels of land could generate the city's financial contribution to the project without raising taxes, along with creating new tax revenue from the development of the land. The Chargers propose that the facility be city-owned but privately run -- so the city would not be responsible for annual maintenance costs. The team has a development partner in Colony LLC out of Santa Monica, one of the biggest investment funds in the world. The Chargers also have interest in naming rights from a couple of multinational corporations. The team could seek a city-wide special election as early as June 2015 for approval of a replacement for Qualcomm, which was built in 1967. Several hurdles remain before the project can gain momentum locally. City of San Diego council president Todd Gloria, who represents East Village, the district where the stadium would be built, still seeks more clarity on the financing and location of the project. Gloria said he's supportive of keeping the Chargers in town wants to see more specifics on the team's proposal. "My sort of refrain has been, 'Where do you want to go? What it's going to cost? And how are you going to pay for it?'" Gloria said. "It's three simple questions, but they're big ones, right?

"Their decades' worth of work has taken them to East Village, in my council district. And there are a variety of reasons why they got there. So I think the question now becomes how much does it cost and how are you going to pay for it? When you have those things answered, then I think, like with these other big projects, they sink or swim based on the merits of the project." Serving as a backdrop for the effort is the possibility of an NFL team relocating to the lucrative Los Angeles market. The Chargers are keeping a watchful eye on what happens in L.A., with 30 percent of the team's premium sales -- including advertising, sponsorships, club seats and suites -- originating in the Los Angeles market. St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke recently purchased 60 acres of land in Inglewood, Calif., near Hollywood Park racetrack that could house a stadium. And Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis has reportedly made inquiries about the possibility of returning to Los Angeles if his franchise cannot get a new stadium deal done in Oakland. Los Angeles has not had an NFL team since the Rams and Raiders departed for St. Louis and Oakland, respectively, in 1995.

The Chargers have a year-to-year lease with the city for Qualcomm Stadium. The agreement permits the team to terminate the lease at any time between Feb. 1 and May 1 of each calendar year. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the issue of a team relocating to Los Angeles at the league's owners meetings this week in Orlando, Fla. "We know there are millions of fans who want a team there," Goodell said. "We would love to do that, but it has to be successful. We are going to do it right if we are going to do it. There are different proposals out there and different opportunities, but not one that we are focused on and can say that we have the right solution." Roger Goodell says NFL stadium proposals are not viable in Oakland, St. Louis and San Diego - LA Times Roger Goodell says NFL stadium proposals are not viable in Oakland, St. Louis and San Diego Roger Goodell Brandon Wade / Associated Press NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, addressing the media on Dec. 2, has cleared the way for a vote on possible relocation to Los Angeles. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, addressing the media on Dec. 2, has cleared the way for a vote on possible relocation to Los Angeles.

(Brandon Wade / Associated Press) Sam Farmer and Nathan Fenno Contact Reporters The current stadiums in Oakland, St. Louis and San Diego are "unsatisfactory and inadequate," and the proposed solutions are not viable to keep the Raiders , Rams and Chargers in their home markets, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a report distributed Saturday to all 32 teams. The contents of the 48-page report were disclosed to The Times by someone who has seen it but is not authorized to discuss it publicly. The intent of the report is to establish facts about the home markets, as the league views them, heading into a special meeting in Houston on Tuesday and Wednesday to resolve the two-decade L.A. vacancy. The NFL's return to Los Angeles Read more stories The report does not give teams the green light to move to Los Angeles — that will be determined by owners' voting — but establishes that the home markets have failed to provide stadium solutions. Goodell does not make any recommendations about which club or clubs should be approved to relocate, or which stadium project — Carson or Inglewood — should be approved. At least 24 league owners must vote to approve a move.

The commissioner does not have a vote, but his strongly worded report is intended to provide objective information that will assist each club in making its own judgment on the proposals. In the report, Goodell said that each of the home markets had "ample opportunity but did not develop their proposals sufficiently to ensure the retention of its NFL team." The report says none of the three clubs has received a stadium proposal that is free of any contingencies and presents a viable long-term solution. On Monday, the first day they were eligible, each of the three teams submitted relocation applications to the league. Los Angeles has had several sites proposed for an NFL stadium over the years, yet the nation's second-largest city is still without a team. Earlier this week at league headquarters in New York, the stadium, finance and L.A. committees discussed those applications and met with the backers of each project. The Chargers and Raiders have teamed to propose a stadium in Carson; the Rams want to build a stadium in Inglewood. After the meeting, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who did not attend, sent a one-page letter to Goodell saying that he supports the Chargers and Rams sharing the Inglewood stadium.

The letter didn't mention the Raiders, a person familiar with the document said on the condition of not being identified. Last month, Chargers owner Dean Spanos affirmed the “strong partnership” between his team and the Raiders in a letter to the league's L.A. committee dismissing an offer to share the Inglewood venue with the Rams. Goodell's report says each of the teams has worked, without success, for many years to improve its stadium situation and identifies problems with each home market's response to the situation. Oakland, while expressing an interest in keeping the Raiders, has not made a formal stadium proposal. St. Louis has put forward a plan for a $1.1-billion riverfront stadium, but Goodell's report said that proposal's financing package includes a request for league funding that is $100 million in excess of the maximum provided under current league policy. In their application, the Rams said no NFL team would take the St. Louis deal. San Diego's concept of a $1.1-billion stadium on the Mission Valley site of the current Qualcomm Stadium is contingent on a public vote in June.

"We could have already gained voter approval of a stadium under the plan laid out this summer by the City and County," Chris Melvin, the lead negotiator for the city and county of San Diego, said in a written statement. "But the Chargers stonewalled, rebuffed attempts to negotiate a term sheet, and refused to act." The report says that none of the three teams would be breaking its lease by moving from its current market, and that market research supports the conclusion that the L.A. area is capable of supporting two teams.

Question: Qualcomm stadium is the home to what NFL team?
Answer: San Diego Chargers